Express Yourself: Movement as Medicine

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Category: Embodiment, Contemplation

Facilitated by Sonya Verma

Explore different modalities of movements that may include yoga, somatic meditations, and even free form dance. We will be allowing space to go on an experiential journey that welcomes a deeper and richer experience of what nourishes you.

In every relationship, the act of listening and being present is the key to trust and growth. And yet when we think of the body in this realm we can be the harshest critics. There is an entire orchestra of instruments that carry their own tune within us that are wanting to be seen, heard and not judged. Come with an open mind and heart for exploration, reconnection, building language, and understanding how to sense into the body and trusting our intuitive faculties. 

Sonya Verma MHSA, MBI is the founder of Inner Radiant Life, a yoga and meditation facilitator, Ayurvedic Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner with a passion for discovering the intersection of creative expression and healing in a community-based setting. Honoring her Eastern Indian heritage and Western upbringing she brings a unique approach to her work that is heart-centered, compassionate and empowering. She weaves her training from different modalities of somatic healing from various yoga traditions with a centralized focus on embodiment practices. Practice is not evaluated by aesthetic alignment in yoga poses but a deeper connection to the, often ignored, more subtle parts of oneself. Through present awareness, humor and trust, she believes we can develop a more loving and accepting relationship to ourselves and where true healing lies.  Sonya facilitates retreats, leading groups of adults and children through meditation, yoga and sound. She has projects in underserved communities and with Bhutanese Refugees in the region by leading yoga and mindfulness based practices.

Through her gift of holding space and creating a safe and nurturing environment, she encourages people to explore, grow and to have a deeper connection to themselves and others at The Hive. Her training includes E-RYT 200HR Yoga Facilitator, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator, True Body Project Leader, HealthRHYTHMS Facilitator, and Ayurveda.